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GX51 LNK

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,713 mi
Last recorded158,713 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LNK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 158,713 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 158,501 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 152,302 miles

Offside Front sill slighty corroded

Offside Rear no seat fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 148,521 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 148,442 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 141,286 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 141,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2014 134,617 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 134,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 118,731 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 118,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 110,666 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 110,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 105,438 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 105,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight ware to n/s front suspension

Pass 30 Apr 2009 93,459 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 93,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 81,899 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 81,899 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 81,876 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 81,876 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyre bit low inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2006 73,993 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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GX51 LNK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 LNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX51 LNK registered?

GX51 LNK is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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